French Swimmer Leon Marchand Breaks Michael Phelps's Last World Record - Sports Illustrated
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French 22-year-old Leon Marchand has broken Michael Phelps’ world record in the men’s 400-meter individual medley in a time of 4 minutes, 2.50 seconds. Phelps set the old record of 4:03.84 at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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